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Brookdale Hockessin

6677 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

3.8(27 reviews)

"I had quite an experience at Windsor Place retirement home. Everything there was past my expectations from the food I...

Assisted Living
$5,965
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The Lorelton

2200 West 4th St., Wilmington, DE 19805

4.5(37 reviews)

"Mom is very well cared for and seems to be thriving in her new environment. She was moved due to her condition from...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,228
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Friends Home in Kennett

147 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348

4.4(9 reviews)

"My mother is going to Friends Home in Kennett. The director was very nice. They had a nice front porch. The staff during...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,700
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The Pointe at South Harmony Lodge

4175 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19713

4.4(10 reviews)

"We have placed my dad here. He has been there for three weeks, and we are very pleased with it. They are very friendly...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,000
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Rockland Place

1519 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

4.2(8 reviews)

"Rockland Place was one of my favorite places. The reason we didn't select it was just location. Some of the things I...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,515
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Paramount Senior Living at Newark

200 East Village Rd., Newark, DE 19713

4.1(39 reviews)

"We chose Brookdale at White Chapel for my parents-in-law because it's close to home. They have only been there a couple...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,000
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Juniper Village at Newark

924 Barksdale Road, Newark, DE 19711

4.5(4 reviews)

"The Vero at Newark is a brand-new facility, so everything is up to date. We met several of the staff, and they were all...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,390
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HarborChase of Wilmington

2004 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19977

4.0(10 reviews)

"HarborChase of Wilmington seemed to have a lot of staff members available. So, there's more individual attention and...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,295
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Sunrise Senior Living of Wilmington

2215 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803

4.2(36 reviews)

"I was impressed with the people that work at Sunrise Senior Living of Wilmington. They were very friendly and helpful...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,205
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Forwood Estates

1912 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19810

4.5(14 reviews)

"Forwood Manor had several levels of care. The place was clean and beautifully furnished. The staff was excellent and...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$6,200
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Ivy Gables

2210 Swiss Lane, Wilmington, DE 19810

4.7(7 reviews)

"Our mom has been at Ivy Gables since May 2015. She is 94 yr old and has been having ups and downs. The staff has been...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,330
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Merion Gardens Assisted Living

315 Merion Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ 08069

4.3(6 reviews)

"My mom has moved into Merion Gardens. It is a very nice and clean place. The staff seems to be fairly efficient and...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,170
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Harmony at Glasgow

2530 Old County Rd, Newark, DE 19702

4.0(1 review)

"Harmony at Glasgow had no laundry and no full kitchen inside the apartments. The staff was friendly, courteous, and...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,210
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Abbey Manor Assisted Living

2 Colonial Manor Court, Elkton, MD 21921

4.1(7 reviews)

"We had a very nice experience at Abbey Manor. It's a small facility, and they had housing complexes that were very neat...

Assisted Living
$5,475
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Merrill Gardens at West Chester

1201 Ward Avenue, West Chester, PA 19380

4.4(15 reviews)

"My father moved to Arbour Square in West Chester. I think they're doing a very good job on trying to make him...

Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$4,895
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St. Martha Villa

490 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335

4.0(20 reviews)

"St. Martha Villa was very lovely. The person who showed me around was excellent. They didn't have shared bedrooms. You...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,686
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Chestnut Ridge Wallingford

2700 Chestnut Pkwy, Wallingford, PA 19086

4.4(11 reviews)

"We visited Chestnut Ridge. We liked the place and the rapport of the place very much. The staff was very nice, very...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,200
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Rose Tree Place

500 Sandy Bank Rd, Media, PA 19063

4.3(51 reviews)

"I visited Rose Tree Place and I really like the facility. I like everybody I spoke with. They had everything that might...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,400
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Eagleview Landing

650 Stockton Drive, Exton, PA 19341

4.7(13 reviews)

"My mother has moved into Eagleview Landing. She's in the memory care unit. She's got a large room and bathroom, and they...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,950
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Springfield Crossings

463 W Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064

4.0(6 reviews)

"My mother has moved into Springfield Crossings. She is doing very well. The staff members are awesome. We love them. She...

Assisted Living
$4,700

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Review of Brookdale Hockessin

I toured Brookdale Hockessin. The facility looked very clean. The people seemed very nice. She showed me the various activities that they have. The outside setting was nice. I saw a one-bedroom...

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Doreen

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Review of Brookdale Hockessin

My mother-in-law is a resident of Brookdale Hockessin. They have had so much turnover. They have no director now. They fired everyone, and they hired everyone, and everyone they hired didn't know...

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Nancy

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brookdale Hockessin

My uncle and aunt moved to Brookdale Hockessin. It's more like a home and not like a hospital setting. It's very clean, and the people there are very caring. They've been there for a long time. So,...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Hockessin, DE and Nearby Cities

In Hockessin, assisted living costs around $5,685 per month, 26.3% more than the national average and 5.2% less than the state average. In Dover, the capital of Delaware, assisted living costs about 6.8% more than in Hockessin. Across state borders, in Vineland, NJ, seniors can expect to pay 12.6% more, while in Lancaster, PA, costs are lower by 2.4%. For a more budget-friendly option, seniors might want to consider Baltimore, MD, where they can save an estimated 16.4% compared to Hockessin.

Hockessin

$5,685

Delaware

$5,995

United States

$4,500

Dover

$6,073

Vineland, NJ

$6,400

Lancaster, PA

$5,550

Baltimore, MD

$4,750

Paying for Assisted Living in Hockessin

 

Assisted living facilities in Hockessin charge an average monthly fee of $5,685.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Hockessin

 

Hockessin Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Delaware are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Delaware page for more information about these laws.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Delaware page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Hockessin, DE

The cost of assisted living in Hockessin is about $5,685 per month. This is 219.9% more than the most affordable senior care option, adult day health care, which is provided at a daycare facility during business hours. Both in-home care and home health care cost less than assisted living, at a monthly average of $5,329 and $5,339, respectively. These services are provided in a senior’s home for a fixed number of hours per day. Nursing home care, which provides 24/7 skilled nursing, costs about $11,437 per month, 101.2% more than the cost of assisted living.

In-Home Care

$5,329

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$1,777

Assisted Living Facility

$5,685

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,437

Note: Data for Hockessin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, PA, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Hockessin

Hockessin and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Hockessin, please visit our Assisted Living in Delaware page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Hockessin

Hockessin-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Delaware are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Delaware page for more information about these laws.

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